BMW has announced a mid-life update for the 2012 BMW X6, and has launched the BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d tri-turbo-diesel M Performance models in Australia. Starting with the new M Performance range, the M50d models come with a 3.0-litre triple-turbo-diesel straight-six engine producing 280kW and a whopping […]
Year: 2012
Kelly Racing prepares Nissan Altima for 2013 V8 Supercars season
Kelly Racing has taken delivery of various racing components to prepare up to nine Nissan Altima V8 Supercars for racing in next year’s season. The finished product will be unveiled later this year. As previously reported, Nissan has worked a deal with Kelly Racing to take part in the 2013 […]
Past Blast: 2008-2009 HSV W427
When 6.2 litres of HSV’s latest muscle isn’t enough, the only other option you have is to look to the 2008-2009 limited edition 7.0-litre animal, the HSV W427. The HSV W427 is still to this day the fastest, most powerful Australian-made road car ever sold. The inspiration for this wild […]
Video: Porsche 911 GT3 RS crash caught on film at the Nurburgring
A dramatic Porsche 911 GT3 RS crash has been caught on film at the Nurburgring, right at the very dangerous Sprunghugel dipper. A spectator with a camera, standing literally trackside, escaped a flying wheel which torn off the Porsche in the incident. Crashes at the Nurburgring happen all the time. […]
2012 Lexus RX 270, 350, 450h now on sale in Australia
Lexus has launched the new-look 2012 Lexus RX SUV range in Australia. The new lineup, including the RX 270, RX 350, and RX 450h, showcases Lexus’s fresh design language incorporating the spindle grille layout. Starting at the beginning of the range, the 2012 Lexus RX 270 is a brand new […]
2013 Lucra LC470 previewed in renderings
Niche sports car maker Lucra Cars has revealed early preview renderings of the 2013 Lucra LC470 lightweight roadster. The car is a facelifted version of a model that is already out. The power source hasn’t been confirmed, however, it is set to feature a Chevrolet 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine taken […]
Video: Lamborghini Aventador picked up and towed from taxi zone
The owner of a bright orange Lamborghini Aventador will have to collect their car from the pound after parking it in a taxi zone in Saint-Tropez in France recently. The hypercar was recently spotted being literally picked up and towed away. Sometimes the mega rich feel they have so much […]
Mazda MX-5 GT concept revealed ahead of Goodwood debut
Mazda has previewed the Mazda MX-5 GT concept ahead of its 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed debut, in just a few days time. The special roadster is based on the GT racing versions, and features body modifications and a tuned engine. Starting with the engine, the Mazda MX-5 GT concept […]